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  • Well, how long will winter last?

    Judy Faherty’s groundhog knows! Sunil Ramakrishnan was not so keen on getting too close to the stuffed groundhog kindergarten teacher Judy Faherty brought to her Hopewell Elementary School class on Feb. 2. We think this guy might have agreed with Punxsutawmey Phil of Pennsylvania, when, by allegedly seeing his shadow Feb. 2, he predicted more…

  • Mansfield says farewell to 21-year tax collector

           MANSFIELD — After serving 21 years as the township’s tax collector and chief financial officer, Joan B. Slane has retired and will now be spending her time in the Sunshine State with her husband, James. By:Jeff Mikalaitis    "We bought a house in Sarasota, Florida," she said. "I’m going to warmer weather."    Ms. Slane, who…

  • Local artist drawing attention

    Robbinsville resident Catherine Fiore has work on display at Allentown gallery. By: Ken Weingartner    WASHINGTON — Anyone who has visited Catherine Fiore’s house in Robbinsville has gotten a look at her artistic talent.    It’s everywhere. From the watercolor paintings on the walls to the countless hand-painted decorative items that line the cupboards, floors and counters,…

  • Washington fire tax remains stable

    Officials to hold public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday to discuss issues facing department. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The township’s fire tax rate will remain unchanged this year under the budget proposed for 2001.    The fire district’s budget will be put to township voters from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The tax…

  • Members of young squad commended

           BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Three members of the Bordentown First Aid squad were honored recently by their department for their actions which helped save a woman’s life — the squad’s first saving of a life by using CPR. By:Jeff Mikalaitis    Keith Littlejohn, Michelle Augustino and Chris Parrott were given a letter of accommodation and a…

  • NEWS OF OTHER DAYS 02/08

    From the Feb. 8 edition of the Register-News By: 110 years ago    The Penna R.R. Co. has resolved to heat their cars with steam. The necessary preparations will be made this coming summer, and no stoves will be seen in the passenger car next fall.    One night last week an attempt was made to break…

  • HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME PROFILES

    Honorees include Bonnie Suydam, Holly Trumpowicz, Tim McDougald    This week’s Hopewell Valley CHS Hall of Fame profiles focus on the 1980s.    With the introduction of girl’s soccer in 1979, interscholastic sports teams for boys and girls were finally on equal ground. There are now 10 sports offered to girls and 10 to boys and one…

  • Office near homes seems questionable use

    EDITORIAL: Upper Freehold Planning Board should examine zoning near Cox’s Corner. By:    Plans to construct a small office facility on Route 524 near Imlaystown-Hightstown Road have upset nearby residents, and in this case their objections and fears need to be heard.    Given the rural/residential character of the area, the zoning that would permit such a…

  • Selling a home

    Making the move to an adult community    With the current high demand for well maintained homes, now might be an excellent time to sell your home. But where would you move? The kids are gone. There’s no more need for that four or five bedroom house. And who wants all that upkeep? Maybe it’s time…